Terms
of Use.

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Sawtuha website, available at sawtuha.org .

By browsing the website, viewing its content, or contacting us through its available features, you agree to use the website in accordance with these terms and applicable laws.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue using the website.

About Sawtuha

Sawtuha is a storytelling project dedicated to presenting the experiences, perspectives, and personal journeys of women from different countries.

Content may include written interviews, documentary videos, photography, quotations, and related editorial materials.

The website is intended to provide access to personal stories and cultural perspectives. It is not intended to provide professional legal, medical, or financial advice.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, original content created by Sawtuha, including its editorial writing, original photographs, video productions, branding, and website design, is owned by Sawtuha or used under appropriate rights or permissions.

Rights in interviews, photographs, video footage, music, artwork, and other contributed materials may belong to participants, creators, or other rights holders.

Nothing on this website transfers ownership of intellectual property to visitors.

Reproduction of Content

Except where permitted by applicable law or expressly authorized by the relevant rights holder, you may not:

• Reproduce or republish complete interviews, articles, or transcripts.
• Download and redistribute photographs or videos for commercial purposes.
• Use the Sawtuha name, logo, or visual identity in a misleading or unauthorized manner.
• Sell, license, or commercially exploit website content without appropriate permission.

Permitted Use of the Website

You may browse Sawtuha, read publicly available stories, watch published videos, and share links to our content.

Brief quotations may be used with appropriate attribution where permitted by applicable law or authorization.

You agree not to:

• Attempt unauthorized access to the website, servers, or systems.
• Disrupt or interfere with website security or functionality.
• Use the website to distribute malicious software or harmful content.
• Collect private personal information about interview participants for harassment, unauthorized marketing, or other unlawful purposes.
• Conduct large-scale commercial scraping or reproduction of protected content without authorization, except as permitted by applicable law.
• Use protected content for commercial AI training or dataset distribution without appropriate authorization, except where permitted by law.

Interviews & Editorial Content

Sawtuha publishes stories reflecting the individual experiences, memories, and opinions of people participating in the project.

Statements made by interview participants represent their personal perspectives and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sawtuha or its team.

We aim to present conversations accurately and respectfully. Editorial materials may be shortened, translated, or adapted for clarity and accessibility, subject to applicable permissions and editorial standards.

We do not guarantee that every statement, memory, or opinion expressed in an interview can be independently verified.

If you believe any published material contains a factual error or infringes your rights, please contact us for review.

User Communications & Story Suggestions

Visitors may contact Sawtuha to ask questions, suggest stories, or discuss potential collaborations.

By submitting information, you confirm that you have the right to provide that information and that your submission does not knowingly violate the rights of others.

Sending a story suggestion does not guarantee that Sawtuha will conduct an interview or publish the suggested material.

You retain any rights you hold in material you submit. By sending it to us, you permit our team to review and respond to the submission for its intended purpose.

Submission through a contact form does not automatically grant Sawtuha permission to publish private photographs, recordings, or personal stories. Publication requires a separate appropriate agreement or permission.

Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content from external platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.

Third-party websites and services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

Sawtuha does not control every aspect of external services and is not responsible for their independent content or practices, except where applicable law provides otherwise.

Availability & Limitations

We aim to maintain a reliable and accessible website. However, website availability may occasionally be affected by maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

Website content is provided for general informational and editorial purposes.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Sawtuha does not guarantee uninterrupted access or the completeness and accuracy of all third-party statements published on the website.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Privacy & Personal Information

Your use of Sawtuha may involve the processing of personal information.

Information about our privacy practices is available in our Privacy Policy .

Information about cookies and related technologies is available in our Cookie Policy .

Changes to These Terms

Sawtuha may update these Terms of Use to reflect changes in website functionality, editorial practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Your continued use of the website after updated terms take effect may constitute acceptance where permitted by law.